[AT] Bolt Grades

[Ken Knierim]

just a thought here... could you put the grade 8 hex cap screws
(bolts) in and grind them down a bit on the edges so things could
slide over them? Not sure of your application but this is another
thought.

And what's with the hot wrench? You're gonna set the countryside on
fire. it's like you folks get rain or something. :)

Ken in AZ (with a predicted high of 117 for the 4th)

On 7/2/07, Dave Rotigel <rotigel at alltel.net> wrote:
> Hi Joe,
>          Yes, 3 bars indicates grade 5. I think you are attempting
> "overkill" with the grade 8 you are looking for. If you have your heart set
> on grade 8, use a standard bolt!
>          Dave
> PS, I'd use standard bolts in any event. As someone stated earlier, you
> will be able to get them off in 5 years w/out a "hot wrench!"
>
> >Thanks for all your help on this.? I was able to take a look at the bolts
> >I got from the hitch place and they only have three bars on the top
> >indicating that they are grade 5.?
> >Enjoy, Joe
>
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